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Huvius
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Jeffery front sight
#140582 - 14/08/09 11:43 PM

Does anybody here have a picture of an original Jeffery Farquharson front sight blade on a 450/400?
Specifically, I need to know if the brass bead is completely recessed into the steel bead or if it protrudes.
Thanks

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500Nitro
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: Huvius]
#140584 - 15/08/09 12:23 AM

Have you tried looking in one of the books written
on the Single shots by the Australian guy ?

Plenty of original photos in there.

(I can't remember his name ATM).

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470evans
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: 500Nitro]
#140587 - 15/08/09 12:38 AM

His name is Wal Winfer.

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500Nitro
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: 470evans]
#140588 - 15/08/09 12:41 AM

470

Thanks for that.

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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: 500Nitro]
#140632 - 15/08/09 03:34 PM

^^ A Mexican who can't remember Wally's name? Shame on you!

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Paul
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: kamilaroi]
#140643 - 15/08/09 09:44 PM

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^^ A Mexican who can't remember Wally's name? Shame on you!

Don't insult Mexicans - I understand they make superlative double rifles and phone-company executives

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Huvius
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: Paul]
#140656 - 16/08/09 01:27 AM

I looked at my Winfer Jeff. & Trade Farq. book and the best front sight pictures it has is of the hinged hood type and a full rib barrel type.
The hinged hood picture (p.80) looks like the brass bead protrudes but with the picture quality it is hard to tell if it is brass at all - could be all steel.
The ribbed barrel sight (p.81) looks like it is missing the bead altogether.
I was hoping someone here has an original Jeff to check.

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SharpsNitro
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: Huvius]
#140675 - 16/08/09 11:29 AM

You could try giving Kirby at Vintage Doubles a call. I know he has a Jeffery Farq in that caliber. The only trouble is I think it is still out getting a new forend put on it.

http://www.vintagedoubles.com

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Arctic
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: SharpsNitro]
#142616 - 24/09/09 02:52 PM

Just checked my three, .....all protrude about 1/32", just barely, but they do protrude.

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Huvius
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Re: Jeffery front sight [Re: Arctic]
#142639 - 25/09/09 12:06 AM

Arctic, thanks!
They are brass? Correct?
If you remember, is the bead flat sided(cylindrical)a bit, or rounded out right to the steel?

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